That guy who didn't bomb Parliament

You just have to appreciate London's thirst for celebration.

Take Guy Fawkes Night, or Bonfire Night. It takes place every year on the 5th November.

Mr. Fawkes was a Roman Catholic who was, to say the least, peeved at the Protestant rule that was the way of the land in London, 1605.

Like a good disgruntled worker he went with rash behavior - blow up Parliament! That'll teach 'em - to solve his woes.

Unfortunately for him, and his rag tag crew who planned the aptly named Gunpowder Plot, things didn't go as planned.

Fawkes failed (caught before the bomb's execution) and so the UK celebrates. In bomb-tastic-style with fireworks!

Brill.

Someone even came up with a little ditty:

Remember
remember
the 5th of November

Sure it's vague but look how well it rhymes! I'm sure it sounds swell when chanted by a mob, should that have been the plan.

I went with my flatmate to Alexandra Palace (also known as Ali Pali - adore) that sits at the top of a hill in North London. Crammed at the top of this hill that overlooks London we caught a pretty loud, bright and sweet show.

Thanks for failing, Mr Fawkes.